National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins released her statutorily mandated mid-year report to Congress. The report says the tax-return filing season generally ran smoothly this year, urges the IRS to prioritize a broad array of technology upgrades, and sets forth … Read More
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Press Release: National Taxpayer Advocate issues mid-year report to Congress; highlights filing season challenges and focuses on strategic priorities
The post Press Release: National Taxpayer Advocate issues mid-year report to Congress; highlights filing season challenges and focuses on strategic priorities appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. Source: taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov
TAS Tax Tip: Use Caution When Using Tax Advice or Tax Return Preparers Found on Social Media
May 31, 2023 – Reducing your tax liability may be tempting; however, many social media schemes are illegal and can lead to serious consequences. TAS Tax Tip: Use Caution When Using Tax Advice or Tax Preparers Found on Social Media … Read More
Tax Pros: Join National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins at the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum
May 31, 2023 – Earn CPE credits, and join us in-person at this year’s Tax Forum. Join National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins at the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum TAS TAX Pros: Join National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Secure Access to Your IRS Account Is Now Available Using ID.me
June 02, 2023 – You must have an account with ID.me to access your IRS online account. The IRS now requires users to have an account with ID.me to access their online account. ID.me is a service created, maintained, and … Read More
NTA Blog: Foreign Information Penalties: Part Three: Keeping a Watchful Eye on the FBAR Guard Dog
May 1, 2023 -This is part 3 of my blog series addressing international reporting requirements. Part 1 addressed the U.S. Tax Court’s decision in Farhy v. Commissioner and the need to make Chapter 61 international information return penalties subject to … Read More
TAS officially closes the San Jose, CA office effective April 30
May 1, 2023 – Taxpayers and congressional offices in the San Jose geographic area now serviced out of the Oakland, CA office. TAS officially closes the San Jose, CA office effective April 30 The Taxpayer Advocate Service office in San … Read More
TAS provides one-stop phone service for taxpayers living abroad
April 18, 2023 – International TAS taxpayers can now call one phone number regardless of their location. If you live overseas and need to contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), you can now call +15.15.56.GO.TAS / +15.15.56.46.827. This phone line … Read More
Listen Now: National Taxpayer Advocate Provides Update on IRS’s Backlog, New Strategic Operating Plan, and the State of Tax Administration
April 14, 2023 – National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins joins the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Town Hall Series to discuss pressing issues facing the accounting industry. National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins recently joined the American Institute … Read More